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Description
This Scott Contessa Spark RC World Cup TR is available with our legendary Podium Point free accessory scheme.
The Spark RC is the perfect blend of top-notch carbon engineering, never before seen levels of integration and just the right amount of secret sauce. Scott wanted to make this platform faster than ever before both up and down the hill. Increasing travel, perfecting geometry, and applying input from the world's best athletes, they've created the cross country race bike of all cross country race bikes.
Already race proven, the all new Spark RC powered Nino Shurter to his 10th Elite World Championship title in late 2022.
A full suspension bike will never have success without, good suspension design. From the first time Scott rode the Spark's single pivot layout they fell in love. Years later, they still believe that for the high-pace and technical aspect of modern cross-country racing, it is the best approach. The Spark's suspension layout has a very specific and proven kinematic and less unsprung mass. Using a flex pivot in the seat stay is an ideal solution for bikes in this travel range. This allows Scott to keep a very lightweight system while still ensuring optimal suspension performance.
A standout feature of the Spark RC is an integrated shock. Not only does it look fantastic, but taking a deeper look, this approach allows Scott to refine suspension characteristics without sacrificing weight. Often, when working with bikes at this level, the concept of marginal gains becomes an ever important one. Firstly, the frame construction around the shock and with the trunnion mount can be designed to be much more rigid, reducing movement and fostering more efficient power transfer. Scott have also added much larger bearings to the seat tube pivot, further reinforcing this area and reducing any unnecessary motion. Scott's integrated Suspension technology also helps us to engineer frames with a lower shock placement which lowers centre of gravity. As a result, the bike benefits from better handling, and a more stable, confidence inspiring ride for the end user.
Additionally, the shock is fully protected from any foreign elements. Rainy race? No problem, your shock will continue to perform at its best regardless.
The Spark features Scott's Twinloc Suspension System. The TwinLoc Suspension System is a proprietary SCOTT Suspension System that works by connecting the shock, fork, and ultimately the frame via a handlebar remote. With the remote, the user has the ability to choose from three ride modes, Descend, Traction Control and Lockout, effectively changing the bikes geometry, suspension damping and spring curve simultaneously.
With TwinLoc, you can have three bikes in one. This is particularly important for technical cross-country racing. Need the most efficient bike for the sprint out of the gate? Lockout mode is perfect for that. Technical single track, or punchy climbs where traction and power transfer are key? Switch to Traction Control mode and off you go. When you get to the top and it's time to give it your all on the descents, open up the suspension in downhill mode to take advantage of everything the Spark has to offer.
Looking at the frame layout in general, Scott took years of feedback from the world's fastest athletes to develop the new Spark RC's Geometry. One of the main goals for the bike was to have a platform designed around 120mm of suspension travel front and rear. Having more suspension travel for the increasingly technical racetracks was a priority. The result is the most capable XC race bike ever, and the lightest on the market with 120mm of suspension front and rear coming in at just 1870g with shock (HMX-SL version).
Working with athletes like Nino Schurter and Kate Courtney Scott were able to pinpoint exactly what needed in terms of Geometry. They wanted the most dynamic of XC bikes, so we aimed to have a geometry solution that sacrificed nothing in terms of efficiency when you need to put the power down or fly up technical climbs, while giving athletes a safe, confidence inspiring ride on the way down.
The new Spark RC. The fastest XC bike in the World.
Please note: This model features tubeless ready wheels and tyres which offer a superior ride and less rolling resistance than traditional innertubes. This system requires tyre sealant to function correctly and this will be fitted in our workshop prior to despatch. The nature of this sealant means that the tyre may not be fully sealed until it has been ridden a short distance and therefore the bicycle may arrive with reduced pressure in the tyres. Please check the bicycle's tyres are inflated to the recommended pressure before cycling.
IMPORTANT: This bicycle is supplied without pedals. Pedals for this bicycle can be selected for no cost using Podium Points™.
IMPORTANT: This bicycle requires a suspension pump to set and tune its suspension correctly. This is not included as standard. A suspension pump can be selected for no cost using Podium Points™.
Specification
Year
2024
Frame
Spark RC Carbon HMX, Integrated Suspension Technology, Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle, Syncros Cable Integration System, BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline, Remote System: SCOTT TwinLoc 2 Technology, Suspension & Dropper Remote, 3 Suspension modes
Fork
RockShox SID Select+ RL3 Air, Custom Charger 3-Mode Damper, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / 44mm offset / Tapered steerer, Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 120mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox NUDE 5 RL3 Trunnion, SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj., 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend, Debon Air / Reb. Adj. / Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm
Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Controller
Rear Mech
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System
Front Mech
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide / shell 41x92mm
Chainset
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, DUB / 55mm CL / 32T
Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle XS 1295 Transmission 10-52
Chain
SRAM CN X0 Eagle Transmission
Brakes
SRAM Level TLM Disc SRAM HS2 Rotos 180/F and 160/R
Pedals
Not Supplied
Wheelset
Syncros Silverton 1.0-30 6 Bolt, F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm, 30mm Tubeless ready Carbon rim 28H, DT Swiss Ratchet Hubs / XD Driver, SRAM TyreWiz ready / Syncros SL Axle w/Removable Lever, with 6mm Allen, T30 and T25 Tools
Tyres
Maxxis Rekon Race / 29x2.4" / 120TPI Foldable Bead, Tubeless Ready / EXO
Handlebar
Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon, -12° rise / back sweep 8° / 740mm, Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips
Stem
Grips
Seatpost
FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite Dropper Post, 31.6mm / S size 75mm / M, L size 100mm, Seat
Saddle
Syncros Celista 1.5 Regular, Titanium rails Headset, Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System
Headset
Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System, Stainless, +-0.6° head angle adjustment, ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB
Extras
SRAM AXS Powerpack, Syncros Eco Sealant, Accessories
Warranty
We are an authorised Scott dealer and supply this Scott Contessa Spark RC World Cup TR with up to a 5 Year manufacturer's warranty. Note: Rider weight limits may apply. Read Warranty Terms
Geometry
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